Iresha released on bail

Ornella Iresha Silva a directress of Gowers Corporate Services which is allegedly owned by MP Namal Rajapaksa, was released on bail by High Court Judge Piyasena Ranasinghe today, on October 10.

She was arrested on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport following a court order in connection with an alleged money laundering case. She was released on a cash bail of Rs.500,000 and a surety bail of Rs. 5 million. Court also barred her from leaving the country.

A calling date for the case was fixed for October 31, while the first trial was fixed for February 16.